The Unknown Philosopher

The Unknown Philosopher: The Life of Louis Claude de St. Martin and the Substance of His Transcendental Doctrine is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite. It is a comprehensive biography of the French mystic, philosopher, and spiritual teacher Louis Claude de St. Martin, who lived in the 18th century. The book explores the life and works of St. Martin, who was a disciple of the famous philosopher and mystic, Jacob Boehme. St. Martin's teachings are rooted in Christian mysticism and esotericism, and he is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of Western esotericism. The book delves into St. Martin's early life, his spiritual journey, and his philosophical and theological views. It also examines his relationship with other influential thinkers of his time, such as Emanuel Swedenborg and Franz Mesmer. The author provides a detailed analysis of St. Martin's writings, including his most famous work, Theosophic Correspondence. The Unknown Philosopher also explores the influence of St. Martin's ideas on later thinkers, including the occultist Helena Blavatsky and the philosopher Henri Bergson. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Western esotericism, Christian mysticism, and the philosophical and theological ideas of the Enlightenment era.St. Martin (1743-1803) believed that the most important problem of all human thinking is to understand man as as free personality, whose very foundation is himself. Contents: The Life of St. Martin; Sources of Martinistic Doctrines; The Nature and State of Man; The Doctrine of the Repairer; The Way of Integration; Minor Sources of St. Martin; The Mystical Philosophy of Numbers; Prayers of St. Martin; Bibliography; Martinism and the Masonic Rites of Swedenborg. St. Martin was the successor to Jacob Boehme�������an important mystic in the history light.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.